Advanced Volumetric Alliance (AVA) is a volumetric off-site building manufacturer that creates entire buildings in a factory environment. AVA’s culture requires brilliant executers who thrive in a fast-paced and innovative team environment. AVE is focused on multi-family living, senior living, and hospitality development sectors. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading full volumetric modular units for Upper-Midwest clients in a 180,000 SF state-of-the-art facility in Albertville, MN.
Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer is primarily responsible for evaluating and developing solutions for a wide variety of complex issues relating to the production environment of offsite construction. This individual is expected to collect fact-based information through direct observation, data collection, and active listening and then provide clear and timely recommendations for action.
Responsibilities:
- Create and update BOMs and Routings in Global Shop and REVIT
- Create, update, and assist with the implementation of production processes
- Update time standards and perform time studies
- Work with vendors and suppliers of manufacturing equipment on design and implementation
- Identify and eliminate waste in the production process through LEAN methodology
- Create and improve production line layouts
- Support Operations and Architectural & Engineering Departments with daily issues
- Help with educating the Production team regarding drawing details and provide feedback to Architectural & Engineering on documentation improvements
- Act as the conduit for a free flow of information between Architectural & Engineering and Production
- Lead design feedback meetings for continual improvement of product and process
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications:
- BS in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or similar or AAS degree and 2 years of experience in lieu of education
- 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of wood construction. A background in offsite construction (modular or RV) preferred
- Experience with off-site construction; modular, penalizations, RV, fenestration will be an advantage
- The ability to read and interpret architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications and code is required
- REVIT and ERP experience preferred, but not required
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a “role up your sleeves” attitude, willing to help wherever needed
- Quality focused with a strong sense of ownership, personal pride in the performance of self and team and its impact on the organization’s success
- Critical thinker with the ability to solve problems quickly and correctly, sometimes with incomplete information
- Self-starter with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization
Job Type: Internship
Pay: From $56,648.23 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Albertville, MN 55301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
